The Heiress
"A truly great motion picture."
1949-10-06
7.7
en 115mDramaRomanceHistory
In 1840s New York, the uneventful and boring days of the daughter of a wealthy doctor come to an end when she meets a dashing poorer man — who may or may not be after her inheritance.
Art Direction
John Meehan
Original Music Composer
Aaron Copland
Director of Photography
Leo Tover
Screenplay
Ruth Goetz
Costume Design
Edith Head
Novel
Henry James
new york city marriage love money wealth inheritance manhattan, new york city embroidery spinster 19th century fortune fortune hunter
Status
ReleasedRevenue
$2,300,000Budget
$2,600,000Countries
- United States of America
Companies
- Paramount Pictures
